Cous Cous, Roasted Squash and Sweet Mustard Salad

Another hit from our 2025 Cellar Circle Holiday party!

Chef Jason Northern recommend roasting your garlic and shallot for the Sweet  and Spicy Mustard Vinaigrette, but it for those who want to skip that step, it’s also delicious raw.

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces Israeli cous cous
  • 4 ounces frisée (curly endive)
  • 1 small butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into small cubes
  • 1 small red onion
  • salt and pepper
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 bunch Italian parsley, finely chopped
    • Sweet and Spicy Mustard Vinaigrette
    • 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
    • 1 cup apple cider vinegar
    • 1 shallot, roasted (of half raw)
    • 2 cloves roasted (1 clove raw) garlic
    • 1/2 cup honey
    • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
    • 2 tablespoons dry Chinese mustard
    • 1 sprig rosemary

Method of Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees, line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Placed cubed squash on the baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil, salt and pepper. Roast for 30-35 minutes, or until squash is cooked all the way and slightly browned around the edges. Set aside and let cool.
  3. Cook cous cous according to package instructions and let cool (we recommend refrigerating until cold).
  4. Make Sweet and Spicy Mustard Vinaigrette by combining all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blending until smooth. Set aside.
  5. Combine the chilled cous cous, roasted squash, frisée, sliced onion and parsley. Add vinaigrette to taste and toss well. season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve.
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